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Winctrl Unveils A320 FCU and Throttle Quadrant with Haptic Feedback for MSFS 2024
By Sarah Chen · · 2 min read
Winctrl (formerly Winwing) has announced a new A320 FCU and throttle quadrant featuring haptic feedback and force-feedback trim. The hardware is designed for MSFS 2024 and X-Plane 12, with full integration for Fenix and ToLiss.
Winctrl, the hardware manufacturer formerly known as Winwing, has revealed its latest high-fidelity replica cockpit hardware: the A320 FCU and Throttle Quadrant with integrated haptic feedback. The FCU features fully backlit buttons, dual rotary encoders with detents, and a new force-feedback trim wheel that simulates the feel of the real aircraft's pitch trim. The throttle quadrant includes four axes with adjustable friction and detents for CLB, MCT, FLX, and TOGA, plus a built-in vibration motor that responds to engine spool-up and stall warnings.
The hardware is plug-and-play with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and X-Plane 12, and Winctrl has collaborated with Fenix Simulations and ToLiss to ensure native support for their A320ceo and A320neo families. The FCU communicates via USB-C and includes a mounting bracket for standard cockpit rails. Early beta testers praise the tactile feedback, noting that the trim wheel greatly enhances hand-flying precision.
Pricing is set at $499 for the FCU and $599 for the throttle quadrant, or $999 for the bundle. Pre-orders open on October 15, 2026, with shipping expected in December. Winctrl will demonstrate the units at FSExpo 2027 in Las Vegas. The company also hinted at a future Boeing 737 throttle quadrant and a Garmin G1000 NXi replica for GA simmers.
Tags: Winctrl, A320, FCU, Throttle Quadrant, Haptic Feedback